invocation

Let us have the same mind
that was demonstrated to us by Christ Jesus,
who, though he existed in the form of God,
did not think of equality with God
as an opportunity for exploitation,
but emptied himself,
taking the form of the lowest among us
when he was born in human likeness.

So may the words of my mouth
and the meditations of all of our hearts and minds
be acceptable to you, O God,
our rock and redeemer.